A History of Indian Medical Literature v4.c62.49

v4.c62.49

84 These eight types are called after gods; the Gajaśāstra describes eight types, among which the viṣṇuvaṃśa holds the most prominent place; the verses are also found in the Mānasollāsa and Śivatattvaratnākara, which add a ninth type, called agnimāruta. See on the aṃśa types S.S. Misra (1982): 221–222. See also: P.E.P. Deraniyagala (1938): 157.